Niš Fortress – Skull Tower 💀 Niš loop from Ћеле кула

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Serbia

Central Serbia

Niš Fortress – Skull Tower 💀 Niš loop from Ћеле кула

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Niš Fortress – Skull Tower 💀 Niš loop from Ћеле кула

03:27

59.5km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Highlight • Monument

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Highlight • Bridge

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Highlight • Monument

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Octagonal Palace — Niš Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

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Niš Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

Niš Fortress (Serbian: Нишка тврђава / Niška tvrđava) is a fortress in the city of Niš, Serbia. It is a complex and important cultural and historical monument. It rises on …

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Skull Tower 💀 Niš

Highlight • Historical Site

Skull Tower (Serbian: Ћеле Кула; Ćele kula, pronounced [tɕel̩e kula]) is a stone structure embedded with human skulls located in Niš, Serbia. It was constructed by the Ottomans following the …

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59.5 km

End point

Train Station

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